British School of Geneva

Founded in 2005, The British School of Geneva offers the full English National Curriculum from EYFS through to A Levels to students of all nationalities and educational backgrounds. BSG is a truly international school recognised for high learning standards in a safe, secure and happy school environment.

As a member school of The International School Partnership our school places student learning at the centre of everything we do. Each student has the right to expect outstanding teaching and support at all times in their learning journey. We believe each student can amaze themselves with their learning and development through high quality teaching.

At BSG we work continually to guide our students to become Successful Learners, Confident Individuals and Responsible Citizens.

We are consistently looking out for the very best teachers to join our team. We are now looking for high quality applications for the position of Drama Teacher (part-time @ 5 contact teaching hours per week). If you are a qualified, dynamic, creative Drama teacher who believes that the ability to lead high impact student learning is your core professional capacity, we are interested in hearing from you. Please see below under Role Description at BSG.

Key Responsibilities

The duties outlined in this job description may be modified by the Principal, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title. It will be reviewed in the context of the School Development Plan and Performance Management cycle.

Secondary school Drama teacher: The successful candidate will be expected to prepare students fully for any relevant examinations (if applicable).

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• PGCE teaching qualification or recognised equivalent for teaching Drama. This is a core requirement.

• Proven ability to lead high impact student learning. This is a core requirement.

• Proven ability to teach at Key Stage 3 (age 13-16) OR an internationally recognised equivalent curriculum.

• Fluency in English.

• The proven ability to contribute to and work effectively within a Subject department and broader staff community.

• The proven ability to maintain accurate data, records and Curricular Schemes of Learning.

• The proven ability to energise student learning and experience ensuring high level of student development and improvement.

• A proven facility with using relevant Information technology and complying with in-house systems of recordkeeping.

• A proven ability to provide additional contribution to student experience beyond the mainstream curriculum.

• A 10 Year Personal Background Police Clearance record (to include International child protection certificate or equivalent).

• 2 written references from Referees.

• A current Work Permit to work in Switzerland or residency in Switzerland or as a Frontalier.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles:

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.